Has anyone ever had a book published? -

mrteabag · 06-07-2007, 18:39

just wondered as there seems to be a few writers on here and just wondered if anyone had one published and how did it do

Rich · 07-07-2007, 22:12

Never had anything published but my old English teacher at School used to tell me she looked forward to reading my first novel, I've always been good at story writing you see even as far back as when I was at School.

hennypenny · 07-07-2007, 22:27

Our first book should be published anytime around now

. It won't be on general sale though as it is for the clients family.

We have just had an advance for our second book.

pattricia · 07-07-2007, 22:40

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Originally Posted by hennypenny

Our first book should be published anytime around now

. It won't be on general sale though as it is for the clients family.

We have just had an advance for our second book.

hennypenny, you must be very proud of that.

JoeP · 07-07-2007, 22:43

I had several books on computers, amateur radio and chaos theory / fractals published in the 1980s and 1990s.

Been quiet for a few years now, but hope to get something back on the shelves real soon now.

pattricia · 07-07-2007, 22:45

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Originally Posted by JoeP

I had several books on computers, amateur radio and chaos theory / fractals published in the 1980s and 1990s.

Been quiet for a few years now, but hope to get something back on the shelves real soon now.

Blimey, didnt know that , Joe. Must be very hard work producing one.

Rich · 07-07-2007, 22:51

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Originally Posted by JoeP

I had several books on computers, amateur radio and chaos theory / fractals published in the 1980s and 1990s.

Been quiet for a few years now, but hope to get something back on the shelves real soon now.

Let us know when it comes out and I might look it up

JoeP · 07-07-2007, 22:57

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Originally Posted by pattricia

Blimey, didnt know that , Joe. Must be very hard work producing one.

I enjoyed doing them immensley.

I stopped writing when I did my MBA in the mid 1990s, and never really got back in to it as I had my 'anni horribilis' in the late 1990s which pushed all thoughts of book writing from my head.

It's exciting when you strt, gets tedious as you write, and towards the end you're begging for it to be all over.

then one day it is, and you start thinking....hmmmm...what next.

pattricia · 07-07-2007, 23:17

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Originally Posted by JoeP

I enjoyed doing them immensley.

I stopped writing when I did my MBA in the mid 1990s, and never really got back in to it as I had my 'anni horribilis' in the late 1990s which pushed all thoughts of book writing from my head.

It's exciting when you strt, gets tedious as you write, and towards the end you're begging for it to be all over.

then one day it is, and you start thinking....hmmmm...what next.

Someone who writes a computer book has to be very clever.Would love to read one, but know joe likes to keep his privacy.

redrobbo · 09-07-2007, 00:38

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Originally Posted by Rich

Let us know when it comes out and I might look it up

Don't be cheapskate Rich! JoeP may need the dosh - so go and BUY it instead!

I've never written a book - but I did once make a record.

Mantaspook · 10-07-2007, 10:17

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Originally Posted by redrobbo

I've never written a book - but I did once make a record.

You can't just leave it there - for some reason I immediatly thought you were the backing vocals for Lee Marvins "I was born under a wandering star!

- tell us more!

maramcp · 10-07-2007, 10:39

Contributed to some books before (Guide to Children's Books and a Guide to the National Curriculum) but nothing in my own right as yet. Worked in publishing for years, but London took it's toll, and now freelance edit and proof-read, and dream of writing own stuff again!

redrobbo · 10-07-2007, 22:46

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Originally Posted by Mantaspook

You can't just leave it there - for some reason I immediatly thought you were the backing vocals for Lee Marvins "I was born under a wandering star!

- tell us more!

In my teens, I was a boy soprano - singing in chapel anniversaries, harvest festivals, etc. So, before my voice broke, my voice was preserved when I recorded such chapel favourites as "Bless This House", "O For The Wings of a Dove", "Jerusalem", and a selection of traditional British songs, e.g., "Danny Boy", "Skye Boat Song", etc.

You will be relieved to know that there is only ONE copy of this record!

Funny, but true story......

Whilst working in a children's home, I once played the record to all the kids, and offered a prize if they could correctly guess which member of staff was singing. The Head of the Home was appointed as an independent judge, and he collated all the written answers before announcing them.

The score went something like this....
Aunty Kath = 8 votes
Aunty Christa = 7 votes
Aunty Sue = 7 votes
Aunty Gina = 4 votes

When it as announced that it was actually Uncle John singing on the record, a near riot broke out as the kids alleged a fiddle!

And before anyone asks.....NO, you don't ever want to listen to it!

pattricia · 10-07-2007, 22:51

I was just going to ask to hear the recording.!! Better not.!!

Rich · 14-07-2007, 21:13

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Originally Posted by redrobbo

Don't be cheapskate Rich! JoeP may need the dosh - so go and BUY it instead!

I've never written a book - but I did once make a record.

Yeah mate, you hold the record for not turning up to Dev Cat meets!

Ha ha ha! Boom Boom!

*Gets coat*

Seriously I would probably buy Joe's book from Amazon or somewhere, I know the poor bloke's skint.

pattricia · 14-07-2007, 22:01

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Originally Posted by Rich

Never had anything published but my old English teacher at School used to tell me she looked forward to reading my first novel, I've always been good at story writing you see even as far back as when I was at School.

Have you submitted a story to The Writers Group yet Rich? You should try one if you are good at writing.

Rich · 14-07-2007, 22:12

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Originally Posted by pattricia

Have you submitted a story to The Writers Group yet Rich? You should try one if you are good at writing.

Yeah I've done a few actually, have a look.

I'm actually working on a few more at the moment, I'll see if I can get them off the computer at College and upload them, I can't upload them from College cos they charge £2.50 for half hour's Internet access.

pattricia · 14-07-2007, 22:15

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Originally Posted by Rich

Yeah I've done a few actually, have a look.

I'm actually working on a few more at the moment, I'll see if I can get them off the computer at College and upload them, I can't upload them from College cos they charge £2.50 for half hour's Internet access.

O.K. I havent read any of your stories on here, Rich, but I will do tonight. Are they all on the same theme ?

Peacock Lady · 15-07-2007, 17:16

This is my first posting here. I've just PM'ed to ask to join the Writers' Group.

I've had a few non-fiction books published under various names, and some journalism.

Hennypenny, who published your first book? And who have you signed with for your second? It's always exciting, getting that contract.

Hellbender · 20-07-2007, 19:43

I just got my second non-fiction book published. It took a while to get another published, but I think this new publisher likes to have lots of books for sale.

It is on Amizon.